Dishwasher
Use & Care Manual
Precision Direct Wash System®
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Safety |
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Instructions ........................ |
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Features ............................. |
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Normal Operating |
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Sounds ............................... |
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Operating |
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Instructions ...................... |
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Preparing and |
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Loading Dishes .............. |
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Dishwasher Dispenser |
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and Detergents .............. |
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Factors Affecting |
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Performance ..................... |
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Care and |
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Cleaning ............................ |
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Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems...15-17
Consumer Services |
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Warranty & Service ............................. |
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Important Safety Instructions
This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as personal injury, burns, fire, and electrical shock.
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your dishwasher, follow basic precautions including the following:
•Read all instructions before using your dishwasher.
•Use your dishwasher only as instructed in this Use and Care Manual.
•This Manual does not cover every possible condition and situation that may occur. Use common sense and caution when installing, operating and maintaining any appliance.
•NSF certified residential dishwashers are not intended for licensed food establishments.
•DISHWASHER MUST BE ELECTRICALLY GROUNDED. Read the Installation Instructions for details.
•This dishwasher is designed to operate on regular house current (120 V, 60 Hz). Use a circuit equipped with a 15 ampere fuse or circuit breaker. Use a 20 ampere fuse if dishwasher is connected with a food waste disposer.
•Do not operate dishwasher unless all enclosure panels are in their proper place.
•To avoid entrapment and/or suffocation, remove door or door latch mechanism from any dishwasher that is discarded or not in use.
•Keep young children and infants away from dishwasher when it is operating.
•Do not let children abuse, sit, stand or play on door or racks of a dishwasher.
•Use only detergents and rinse agents recommended for use in a dishwasher.
•Store dishwasher detergent and rinse agents out of the reach of children.
•Do not wash plastic items unless marked “dishwasher safe” or the equivalent. Check with manufacturer for recommendations, if not
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marked. Items that are not dishwasher safe may melt and create a potential fire hazard.
•If the dishwasher drains into a food disposer, make sure disposer is completely empty before running dishwasher.
•Disconnect electrical power to dishwasher before servicing.
•Repairs should be done by a qualified technician.
•Do not tamper with controls.
•Do not touch the heating element during or immediately after use.
•Use care unloading the dishware when the SANITIZE option has been selected. Contents may be hot to the touch immediately after the end of cycle.
•Water vapor from the vent may be hot to the touch when the SANITIZE option has been selected. Use care and do not let small children play around or touch the vent area of the dishwasher.
•When loading items to be washed:
-Locate sharp items and knives so that they are not likely to damage the door seal or tub.
-Load sharp items and knives with the handles up to reduce the risk of cut-type injuries.
•Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If hot water system has not been used for such a period, before using dishwasher, turn on all hot water faucets and let water flow from each for several minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. HYDROGEN GAS IS FLAMMABLE. Do not smoke or use an open flame during this time.
•Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
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Dishwasher Features
Your dishwasher cleans by spraying a mixture of hot water and detergent through the spray arms against soiled surfaces. Each cycle begins with a pre-drain. Next, the dishwasher fills with water covering the filter area. Water is then pumped through the filter and spray arms. Soil particles go down the drain as the water is pumped out and replaced with clean water. The number of water fills will vary with the cycle being used.
Cup Shelves pages 8,9
Bowl Tines page 9
Middle Spray Arm pages 8,10,16
Utility
Tray
Page 10
Lower Spray Arm pages 10,11,16
Overfill Protector page 14
Detergent Dispenser page 12
Rinse Aid
Dispenser
page 13
Vent pages 4,16
Nozzle and Upper Spray Arm |
Top Rack |
Tub Gasket |
pages 8,9 |
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page 14 |
Serial Label
(located on right side of tub)
Bottom Rack page 10
Silverware Basket page 11
Glass Trap page 14
Self-Cleaning Filter page 14
Heating Element page 14
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Operating Instructions
Appearance may vary from your model.
Very Important
Information—Read Before
OperatingYour Dishwasher!
Normal Operating
Sounds
This dishwasher does not sound like most dishwashers—IT'S QUIETER.
Your Precision Direct Wash System® dishwasher uses energy efficient motors for the wash and drain portions of the cycle you select. Each cycle has a series of water fills and drains for washing and rinsing dishes. As each cycle begins, you may–or may not–hear the drain motor.
The next sound you will hear is the splashing water as it enters the tub. Then the lower arm rotates and circulates water. This is followed by a pause and a slightly different sound as the middle arm sprays water. If you listen closely, you will hear the change in sound as the wash action switches from one arm to the other.
PLEASE BE ADVISED: If you compare this dishwasher to previous models, you may be surprised at what you DON'T hear!
Getting Started
1.Load dishwasher (See Preparing and Loading Dishes).
2.Add detergent (See Dishwasher Dispenser & Detergents).
3.Add rinse aid, if needed (See Rinse Aid).
4.Close door to latch.
5.Select desired CYCLE (See Cycle Chart). The indicator light above the pad will glow when selected.
6.Select desired OPTIONS (See Energy Options). The indicator light above the pad will glow when selected.
7.Run hot water faucet nearest dishwasher until water is hot. Turn water off.
8.To start, press START/CANCEL pad.
Note: The dishwasher is programmed to remember your last cycle so you do not have to reset each time. To start the dishwasher using the same cycle and options selected on the previous wash, just press the START/CANCEL pad.
Wash Cycle Selections
Note: Cycle times are approximate and will vary with options selected. Hot water is necessary to activate dishwasher detergent and melt fatty food soils. An automatic sensor will check the incoming water temperature and, if it is not hot enough, the timer will be delayed for automatic water heating in the main wash of all cycles. This happens even when HI-TEMP WASH option has not been selected. When HI-TEMP WASH is selected, an even higher temperature will be guaranteed to handle heavier soil loads.
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Operating Instructions (continued)
On some models, the Smart Sensor checks the soil level on your dishes in the Pots Pan, Normal and Light Wash (Both Racks) cycles. Depending on soil level, the sensor will determine if additional water fills are needed to clean the dishes or if water fills can be deleted. Cycle time and water usage will vary based on the amount of soil on the dishes. Cycle time will also vary based on the options selected and the incoming water temperature. Note: Not all cycles available on all models.
Cycle Chart
Cycle |
To Select Cycle |
Soil Level |
Water |
Time* |
Washes/ |
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Rinses |
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Pots & Pans |
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Heavy and |
9.7 |
gal. |
115 |
2 washes |
For pots, pans, casseroles |
Select POTS & PANS |
Medium |
8.1 |
imp. gal. |
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6 rinses |
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and dinnerware with |
and desired OPTIONS. |
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36.7 |
liters |
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dried-on or baked-on soils. |
HI-TEMP WASH and |
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Light |
7.3 |
gal. |
95 |
2 washes |
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SANITIZE will |
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6.1 |
imp. gal. |
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4 rinses |
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automatically be provided. |
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27.6 |
liters |
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Normal Wash |
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Heavy |
8.5 |
gal. |
105 |
2 washes |
For regularly soiled dishes |
Select NORMAL WASH |
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7.1 |
imp. gal. |
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5 rinses |
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and silverware. |
and desired OPTIONS. |
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32.2 |
liters |
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Medium |
7.3 |
gal. |
95 |
2 washes |
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6.1 |
imp. gal. |
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4 rinses |
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27.6 |
liters |
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Light |
4.9 |
gal. |
75 |
2 washes |
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4.1 |
imp. gal. |
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2 rinses |
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18.5 |
liters |
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Light Wash - Both Racks |
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Heavy |
8.5 |
gal. |
105 |
1 wash |
For lightly soiled and |
Select LIGHT WASH |
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7.1 |
imp. gal. |
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6 rinses |
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pre-rinsed dishes and |
(BOTH RACKS) and |
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32.2 |
liters |
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silverware. |
desired OPTIONS. |
Medium |
6.1 |
gal. |
85 |
1 wash |
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5.1 |
imp. gal. |
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4 rinses |
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23.1 |
liters |
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Light |
4.9 |
gal. |
75 |
1 wash |
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4.1 |
imp. gal. |
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3 rinses |
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18.5 |
liters |
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China Crystal |
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6.1 |
gal. |
85 |
1 wash |
For lightly soiled china and |
Select CHINA CRYSTAL |
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5.1 |
imp. gal. |
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4 rinses |
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crystal. |
and desired OPTIONS. |
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23.1 |
liters |
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Light Wash - Upper Rack |
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3.7 |
gal. |
65 |
1 wash |
For lightly soiled or pre-rinsed |
Select LIGHT WASH |
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3.1 |
imp. gal. |
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2 rinses |
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dishes and silverware when |
(UPPER RACK) and |
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14.0 |
liters |
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you do not have a full load. |
desired OPTIONS. |
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Light Wash - Lower Rack |
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3.7 |
gal. |
65 |
1 wash |
For lightly soiled or |
Select LIGHT WASH |
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pre-rinsed dishes, pots, |
(LOWER RACK) and |
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3.1 |
imp. gal. |
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2 rinses |
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pans and silverware when |
desired OPTIONS. |
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14.0 |
liters |
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you do not have a full load. |
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Rinse ONLY |
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2.5 |
gal. |
18 |
2 rinses |
For rinsing dishes that will |
Select RINSE ONLY. |
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2.1 |
imp. gal. |
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be washed later. |
DO NOT USE detergent. |
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9.5 |
liters |
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* Includes dry time.
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Operating Instructions
Options Selections
Hi-Temp Wash
When HI-TEMP WASH option is selected, the dishwasher heats water in the main wash to approximately 140°F (60°C).
This increase in water temperature helps dishwasher detergent remove food grease and soil from dishes more effectively and aids in drying. HITEMP WASH option can be used with all cycles except CHINA CRYSTAL (some models) and RINSE ONLY. HI-TEMP WASH is automatically provided when POTS & PANS cycle is selected.
When HI-TEMP WASH option is selected, the light above the pad will come on and remain on until end of cycle. To turn off the HI-TEMP WASH option, press the pad a second time. The light above the pad will turn off.
Sanitize Option
To sanitize your dishes and glassware, select the SANITIZE option. When selected, the light above the pad will come on and remain on until end of cycle. The water temperature in the final rinse will be raised to 155°F (68°C) and will maintain that temperature for 9 minutes. This option is available in Pots & Pans, Normal and Light (Both Racks) cycles. Only these sanitization cycles have been designed to meet NSF requirements.
The cycle time will be extended until the proper water temperature is reached. Washing action will continue during the water heating delay. For best results, the incoming water temperature should be at least 120°F (49°C).
The sanitize criteria may not be satisfied if there is an interruption of the cycle, power failure or if the incoming water temperature is below 120°F (49°C).
To turn off the SANITIZE option, press the pad a second time. The light above the pad will turn off.
No Heat Dry
NO HEAT DRY option saves electricity since the heating element is off during drying portion of cycle. When selected, the light above the pad will come on and remain on until end of cycle. To speed the drying process, open the door slightly
(continued)
after the cycle is complete. Some water droplets may remain on door and tub and in areas where dishes touch silverware basket and rack.
To select heated dry, press the pad a second time. The light above the pad will turn off. Heated dry provides faster drying since the heating element is on during the drying portion of the cycle.
You may see water vapor coming from the vent during the drying portion of cycle. The vent is closed during washing to hold moisture and sound inside. The vent opens during the last few minutes of the final rinse and remains open for drying. The drying option may be changed at any time during the cycle and affects only the drying period.
Opening the door longer than one minute during the dry cycle cancels the selected dry program.
Delay Start
The DELAY START option allows you to automatically delay starting your dishwasher from 1-10, 1-24 or 2-4-6 hours depending on your model.
On models with 1-10 or 1-24 hour delay, press the DELAY START pad until the desired delay time shows in the STATUS window. A light will come on indicating the delay start hours and will remain on until cycle starts.
On models with 2-4-6 hour delay, press the pad once for a 2 hour delay, twice for 4 hours and three times for 6 hours. A light will come on
indicating the delay start hours and will remain on until cycle starts.
To cancel the DELAY START option and begin the cycle before the delay period is over, press the START/CANCEL pad.
To Cancel a Cycle
You can cancel a cycle anytime during the cycle. Press START/CANCEL pad and the dishwasher will start a 90 second drain. At the end of the drain, select the desired cycle.
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